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Song for the Mute Reworks the Samba and Tokyo Sneakers
Summary
Three years after debuting, theSong for the Mutexadidaspartnership is as strong as ever. The Australian and German duo have returned toParis Fashion Weekto unveil two new collaborative footwear silhouettes.
In continuation of their naming series, the SFTM-008 offers a retro-inspired interpretation of theTokyosneaker while the SFTM-009 reworks theSambainto the formal-leaning Samba LX Freizeit. The former draws inspiration from shoes worn during physical education classes as a kid, offering contrast via bold color blocking while utilizing upper options of nylon and mesh. As for the Samba LX Freizeit, it takes on rich brown leather and black leather looks. Formal school shoes are reinvented via the Samba with a derby-like sole unit backing a stitched leather upper.
At the time of writing, neither Song for the Mute nor adidas have provided any firm release details regarding their SFTM-008 (Tokyo) and SFTM-009 (Samba LX Freizeit) sneakers. Stay tuned for updates, including a complete look at each pair, as we currently expect both to arrive during Spring/Summer 2026 viaSong for the Mute,adidas, and select retailers worldwide.